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☆ My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My husband and I started to take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. We love the arrangement and I came back from my trip feeling refreshed and like a better mom. Growing up, my mom would work really hard, save money, and then take me with her on trips around the globe. This new chapter of solo adventuring helped me feel like my old selfMy first solo international trip as a mom was to Nepal. AdvertisementMy husband and I are already planning our next overseas trips in 2025.

Persons: —, I'd, else's, Feng Wei, couldn't, me incredulously, He'll Organizations: Service Locations: Japan, Bhutan, Nepal, Asia, Patagonia, Australia

☆ I've traveled to over 40 countries and have the best experiences when I don't make a detailed itinerary
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've been to over 40 countries and have had the best experiences traveling without an itinerary. By not having a detailed plan for each day, I'm able to wander around freely and people-watch. AdvertisementI've been obsessed with travel since I was young, and so far, I've ticked off more than 40 countries on my bucket list. Although planning can save time and money, some of my best travel experiences have resulted from just winging it. However, I've found that some of my favorite travel memories were due to spontaneity.

Persons: I've, —, I'm, I'd, they've Organizations: Service, American Express Locations: London, Rocamadour, France, Paris, Andorra, Loches

☆ I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After visiting over 50 countries, I've learned which destinations are best for a romantic getaway. Italy is great for indulging in romantic experiences, as evidenced by the Amalfi Coast and Florence. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! I've been lucky enough to travel to over 50 countries and have had some pretty memorable experiences with my husband during our travels. Whether it's the larger-than-life sunsets, the standout food, or the picturesque settings, these are five of the most romantic places I've been to so far.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service Locations: Italy, Amalfi Coast, Florence, Rio de Janeiro

☆ I've lived on 3 continents. Our town in Canada surpassed my expectations, but London let me down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I later moved to London and felt disappointed — it was harder to build community in a big city. AdvertisementOur town in Canada immediately felt like homeThere was a lot of beauty we could access for free or cheap in the Canadian Rockies. At the same time, the cost of living in London felt astronomical compared to Banff. London just didn't have the same sense of community as our town in Canada. For me, our town in the Rockies felt more like home, and I'd still move back in a heartbeat.

Persons: —, texted, I'd, Canadians —, it'd, Alexander Spatari, we'd, would've Organizations: Canadian Rockies, Service, thipjang, Canadians, Rockies, National Insurance Locations: Australia, London, Banff, Canada, American, Europe, South America

☆ We booked 2 weeks at an all-inclusive resort but hated it. After 3 nights, we left to create a better vacation.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My partner, sister, and I booked two weeks at an all-inclusive resort in Cuba. The resort was nice, but we started to feel bored and trapped — we left three days into our stay. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA few years ago, my partner and I decided to go to an all-inclusive resort for the first time.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Cuba, Varadero, Australia

☆ We spent over $54,000 renovating our house — but these 5 cheap upgrades actually made the biggest difference
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewWhen we purchased a three-bedroom fixer-upper in Melbourne, Australia, in 2017, we couldn't wait to move in and get started renovating. Over the course of three years, we spent just over $80,000 Australian dollars, about $54,000, transforming it into our dream home. Here are five fairly low cost upgrades that really boosted our property's appeal and got many compliments from friends and family. AdvertisementIt only cost about AU$200 to make, but it really added to the property's street appeal.

Persons: —, Cameron Church Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Melbourne, Australia

☆ I built up a 6-figure business but didn't spend enough time with my kids. Now, I work 30% less and feel much happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'd been working as a print journalist up until that point and was ready for a new challenge. So, when my son was about 10 months old, I launched my own copywriting and content business. My business became grew, and eventually, I made six figuresIt was hard work getting it off the ground. Melissa Noble took time off work to spend more time with her kids. I feel happier than ever, knowing that I'm making memories with my kids, rather than more money in the bank.

Persons: I'd, Melissa Noble Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Melbourne

☆ Blake Lively and her 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni are rumored to have fallen out — and fans can't stop talking about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Here's everything we know about the rumored falling out between Baldoni and Lively — and how Ryan Reynolds might factor in. Blake Lively with Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Tammy Reynolds, and Brandon Sklenar at the New York premiere of"It Ends With Us." While speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the carpet at the New York premiere, Baldoni explained why he was stepping back from the limelight. Lively and Baldoni clashed during filming, according to sources close to productionBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni filming a scene from "It Ends With Us" in May 2023. Representatives for Baldoni, Lively, Reynolds, and Hoover did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ I'm a mom of 3 and prefer spending time with my child-free friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As the years passed and my children grew older, conversations with friends who also have kids thankfully moved on to more stimulating topics. I was reminded of this recently when I caught up with three close friends who are footloose and child-free. Chatting to my friends without kids was like having a glimpse into the person I used to be. Making time for my friends was good for meWhen I left the restaurant, I felt recharged and refreshed. AdvertisementMelissa Noble (left) recently went to a concert with her child-free friends Simone Turner and Sharon Green.

Persons: it's, I've, Melissa Noble, Simone Turner, Sharon Green Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Melbourne, Canada

☆ I never wanted to get married. But when I got pregnant, everything changed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewI've always been a commitment phobe and was never interested in getting married. Getting pregnant changed how I felt about commitmentBy that point, Sam and I had been together for eight years. Courtesy of Melissa NobleWe've now been married almost 10 yearsAt the very end, it said, "You're the girl of my dreams. AdvertisementGetting pregnant changed my headspace about marriage and helped me think of the future differently. The formality of being married did make a difference, and almost 10 years on, we're still going strong.

Persons: —, Sam, I'd, didn't, I've, Let's, Sam's, Port Phillip Bay, satchel, He'd, Melissa Noble's, Melissa Noble We've, we're Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Black Rock, Melbourne, Port Phillip, Gold

☆ After visiting over 40 countries, there are 5 things I'll never do while traveling
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We ended up in the medieval town of Loches due to a recommendation from a local. One of my favorite examples of this approach was when my husband and I took a road trip from Paris to Andorra with our son. In Paris, someone from the car hire company recommended we visit Loches, a medieval town in the Loire Valley. The next day, we asked a server where she'd recommend staying within three or four hours south of where we were. We absolutely loved walking through the cobblestone streets, exploring its religious sites, and listening to the church bells in the morning.

Persons: Rocamadour Locations: Loches, Paris, Andorra, Loire

☆ We cuddle our kids to sleep. Our oldest is 9, and we don't plan to change our bedtime routine anytime soon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When my son was 4 years old in March 2020, we started lying with him to help him get to sleep. We'd curl up together in his crimson-red fire truck bed and talk about anything and everything. "Mommy, when you're an old granny, I'll tell my kids you were a wonderful mommy," he whispered to me one night. Melissa Noble and her husband cuddle with their kids before bed each night. We tried a few techniques half-heartedly, like having a consistent bedtime routine and weaning our support, but it never really worked.

Persons: We'd, Melissa Noble, cuddle, it's, Alicia Silverstone, he's, He's Organizations: Service Locations: lockdowns, Melbourne

☆ After traveling to over 40 countries, I have no plans to return to these 4 places around the globe
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I loved Los Angeles, but one visit was enough. Growing up in Australia, I dreamed of visiting Hollywood. Anadolu/Getty ImagesGrowing up in Australia, I dreamed of visiting Hollywood — the place where so many movies are made. When I was 14, my mom said she was taking me to Los Angeles, and I thought I was the luckiest kid on the planet. When we arrived in Los Angeles, it didn't have the same allure as Mexico did for me.

Persons: I, I'd Organizations: Hollywood, Anadolu, Getty Locations: Los Angeles, Australia, Mexico, LA

☆ I traveled with friends in my early 20s and again in my 40s. I love traveling with girlfriends at different life stages.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I sat down and checked my backpack for the 10th time to make sure my passport and wallet were still inside. Melissa Noble and her friends traveled together throughout Cambodia and Vietnam when they were in their 20s. We met at college and traveled through Cambodia and Vietnam together in our early 20s. The main one was how much I love traveling with girlfriends at different life stages. Melissa Noble and her friends connected while traveling.

Persons: —, Melissa Noble, Carmen, Peter Andre, what's Organizations: Service, Singapore Changi, Business Locations: Singapore, Bhutan, Brisbane, Cambodia, Vietnam, Kathmandu, Bhutanese, Gasa, Southeast Asia, Australia, Hong Kong

☆ My husband was 40 and thought he didn't have the energy for another baby. But when I ended up pregnant, he was thrilled.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

After the birth of our second child, he said he felt like he didn't have the energy for another baby at the age of 40. I was so excited about the news, but I wasn't sure about how my husband would take it. Melissa Noble says that being an older parent has its challenges, but it also has its positives. But there are also lots of positives to being an older parent. For one, we're more relaxed and definitely in a better position financially than we were when we unexpectedly fell pregnant with baby No.

Persons: —, I've, hesitantly, Melissa Noble, Lily, Sam Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Melbourne

☆ After traveling to over 40 countries around the world, I think everyone should visit these 5 underrated spots
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Colombia offers lush scenery and vibrant architecture. Visiting the colorful city of Cartagena, Colombia, was one of the highlights of our trip. Although we loved all of those places, we were also pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed Colombia, with its warm people, lush scenery, and vibrant architecture. But the colorful city of Cartagena was by far one of the highlights of our South American adventure. Wherever you travel, it's important to stay up to date on the latest conditions, which often vary even within countries.

Persons: Jess Kraft, Shutterstock, Salar de, couldn't Organizations: State Department Locations: Colombia, Cartagena, South America, Rio de Janeiro, Picchu, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, Cocora Valley

☆ I'm a 63-year-old ultra-runner. I eat gut-friendly foods and wake up between 4 and 5 a.m.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Salton, a 63-year-old vegan ultra-runner from Bright, Australia. I took up running 10 years ago, and now, at 63 years old, I'm an ultra-runner. I start being more intentional about the way I breathe, the water I'm drinking, and the food I'm eating. When I'm running in the mountains, it feels like a meditation. I look for a really good miso that's been fermented for several years.

Persons: —, John Salton, I've, Brett Haynes, that's, John Salton I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bright, Australia, miso

☆ My husband took me for a joyride on his plane during our first date. I was a widow and scared to love again, but we got married within the year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

She met Ted Gray, and on their first date, he took her on his plane. After Al died, I didn't date for a long timeA week after Al died, I was back full-time teaching. In 21 years, I had met no one, and suddenly I'd met this man, and I was frightened I might hurt him. When Al died, I never believed I could love like that again, but our love is wonderful. I love Ted just like I loved Al, and that blows me away.

Persons: Joy Gray's, Allan, Ted Gray, —, Joy Gray, Al, it's, I'd, Rick, Ali, they'd, Ted, Farmer, Port Phillip Bay, we've, I've Organizations: Service, Port Locations: Porepunkah, Australia, Melbourne, Port Phillip, New Guinea

☆ My ex-husband and I were in an open relationship when I met a new partner at the gym. I got a divorce, and we're engaged.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Morgan Owen was married to her ex-husband when she walked into the gym one day and saw Axe. My ex-husband and I were married for a while, and for a number of years, I still couldn't pin down my unhappiness. It really wasn't until I was 29 that I started to become more and more sure of myself. AdvertisementMorgan and Axe knew they wanted to be together not long after they started dating. But then, just half an hour later, Axe asked if they could see me.

Persons: Morgan Owen, —, Axel, It's Morgan, I'd, Morgan, Axe, Ashleigh Haase, We've, There's Organizations: Service, Pacific Locations: Melbourne, Australia, Hawthorn

☆ When my dad died of colon cancer at 57, I decided to change my life. I went vegan and became a distance runner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My father died in 1985 when I was 25. It wasn't long after he decided to give up dairy farming, mainly due to the stress levels, that he developed colon cancer. AdvertisementThat's when I really started going down the path of changing so much about my lifestyle and habits. After my father died, I altered my diet and reduced stressI know that stress and diet were big contributors to my father's illness. I embraced exerciseAfter my father died, I started racing bikes.

Persons: John Salton, — David, Marcus, Dad, Peter, I've, Cape Byron, it's, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Peter MacCallum Cancer, Lighthouse Locations: Bright, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australasia, Mt Buffalo, Western Australia, Cape, Byron Bay, New South Wales

☆ I'm 85 and still do strength training 3 times a week. Here are my top tips for longevity.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Frank Noble is 85 years old and his routine that includes regular exercise, gardening, and golfing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Frank Noble, an 85-year-old from Porepunkah in Victoria, Australia. I'd probably spend six hours a day on average in the garden three or four days a week. Frank Noble grows his own vegetables.

Persons: Frank Noble, Noble, —, I've, I'm, I'd, It's, Betty, she's, There's Organizations: Service, Victorian School of Forestry, Forests Commission, National Parks, Central Locations: Porepunkah, Victoria, Australia, Creswick, Forests, Forests Commission Victoria, Central Gippsland

☆ We spend most of our extra money traveling. We believe it's the best education for our kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've continued traveling with my own family, and we prioritize spending money on trips. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . We've decided to prioritize travel over spending money on private schooling for our children. Noble and her family prioritize spending money on travel. Courtesy of the authorThese kinds of experiences repeatedly reaffirm our decision to prioritize travel for our children .

Persons: I've, —, we'd, Petra, Abu, Noble, we've, He's marveled, He's, We've, you'd, St, Augustine Organizations: Service Locations: Bali, Indonesia, Mexico, East, Asia, Africa, Europe, Jordan, Abu Simbel, Egypt, Canada, London, Cape Town , South Africa, France, Rocamadour, hysterics, Borneo

☆ I started DJing in my 70s. When my wife and I go to nightclubs people there say they want to be like us when they get older.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My wife Christine and I started our business, Kinder Australia Pty Ltd (a supplier of mechanical conveyor parts), in 1985. AdvertisementI started DJing early in the pandemicWhen we all went into lockdown in 2020, I thought, "What's everyone going to do? When things opened up, we went to see a fair bit of live music. Then, I started to connect socially with some of the people who were doing live podcasts during the early pandemic. It went really well.

Persons: —, Neil Kinder, Christine, Neil, Christine Kinder, Nightingale Bros, Beauy, Australia — Brown Brothers —, Sam Miranda, Christine Kinder It's, I've, Goodness Organizations: Service, Business, DJ, Kinder Australia, Facebook, Spotify Locations: Melbourne, Beaumaris, Australia

☆ The US Army is looking for help from AI to predict what its enemies will do minutes or even hours before they do it
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The US Army wants help with "continuous, real-time predictive visualization" of enemy actions. The project is spurred by fears that human analysts won't be able to keep up with complex warfare. The Army wants the project to "take advantage" of emerging AI and/or machine-learning technologies. Military intelligence can't "assume an enemy whose behavior can be modeled via a doctrinal template," the Army RFI says. US Army military intelligence soldiers train at Camp Bullis in Texas in March 2019.

Persons: —, Daniel Schroeder, Melissa N, Lessard, ChatGPT, Michael Peck Organizations: US Army, Army, Service, Lewis, McChord, Army RFI, Britain's Royal United Services Institute, US Defense Department, RFI, Defense, Foreign Policy, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Washington, Nagorno, Karabakh, Ukraine, Russia, Bullis, Texas, Forbes

☆ E-commerce fulfillment startup ShipBob snags new chief supply chain officer from Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

ShipBob is an e-commerce fulfillment startup that picks and packs orders for online sellers. The company has hired Amazon alum, Melissa Nick, as Its first-ever chief supply chain officer. Nick told Insider that Amazon executives join logistics startups because they like to build. ShipBob, an e-commerce fulfillment company backed by Bain Capital Ventures, has nicked its first-ever chief supply chain officer from the prevailing force in e-commerce logistics. Amazon offers one of the fastest fulfillment services out there, but Fulfillment by Amazon is notoriously rigid.

Persons: Melissa Nick, Nick, Shopify, ShipBob, Dhruv Saxena, Divey Gulati Organizations: Amazon, Bain Capital Ventures, North, ShipBob, UPS, FedEx Locations: Chicago, Nashville , Tennessee, Los Angeles, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia

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